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| Gasket
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A device used to seal joints against leaks. |
| Gaslight
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Lamp lit by burning gas. |
| Gasohol
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A registered trademark of an agency of the state of Nebraska, for an automotive fuel containing a blend of 10 percent ethanol and 90 percent gasoline. |
| Gasoline
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A refined petroleum product suitable for use as a fuel in internal combustion engines. |
| Gate
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(1) An opening that provides a passageway through a fence or wall. (2) Movable framework or solid structure that swings on hinges controlling entrance or exit through an opening in a fence or wall. |
| Gate diverter
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The pop-up lever on a tub faucet that activates the diverter valve. |
| Gate valve
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Valve that uses a wedge or disc for opening and closing. The disc or gate clears the opening, which permits a straight line of flow, when the valve is opened. When the wheel is turned clockwise, the disc is moved into the closed position, which stops the flow. Gate valves are used when the valve remains either completely opened or closed for the greater part of the time, such as with a shut-off valve. |
| Gated community
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A fenced housing development, which usually has a security guard. |
| Gateway
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An entrance in a wall or fence that is fitted with a gate. |
| Gauge
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(1) A standard scale of measurement dimensions, diameter, capacity, thickness, etc. (2) A device for measuring. (3) The distance between the rails of a railway. |
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